shiver of

Frequency: 8.216.1 per million words

Used to specify the cause or type of the shiver (e.g., fear, excitement).

shiverPREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • She felt a sudden shiver of excitement as she opened the gift.
  • A shiver of fear ran down his spine when he heard the strange noise.
  • He couldn't suppress a shiver of anticipation before the big game.
  • The cold wind sent a shiver of discomfort through the crowd.
  • There was a shiver of delight when she realized she had won.
  • He gave a little shiver of apprehension about the upcoming exam.
  • The eerie silence was broken by a shiver of unease.
  • She experienced a shiver of pure joy upon hearing the good news.
  • A shiver of annoyance went through him as he saw the mess.
  • The thought of the accident sent a shiver of dread through her.